Utility Seeks Continued Fuel Cost Adjustments in Kansas
In Topeka, Kansas Gas and Electric urged regulators to keep monthly fuel cost adjustments, arguing the clause ensures prudently incurred costs are passed to customers. Kansas Power and Light favored eliminating the clause, proposing annual audits and quarterly adjustments instead. A decision is expected after continued hearings this week.
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Wichita
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Ottawa Daily Report admits and dismissals summary
Admissions list Mary A Burgoon 1203 8 Maple. Dismissals Paula Hamie Wellsville RFD 2. Arrests include Brett K Butler 25 1507 Willow on a county warrant for failure to appear due to no insurance and expired tag. released after $60 fine. Carl Edward Maci 21 400 Ash arrested on Anderson County warrant. released to authorities. David M Shields 21 211 N Cedar arrested on DWI and careless driving. to appear in Municipal Court. A 15-year-old Ottawa girl arrested for running away. held overnight then to be released to social services.
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Anderson County
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N. Cedar
Olive
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Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Deep Freeze Sweeps Plains As Snow Storms Hit East
A Canadian air mass and storms from the Texas Panhandle left five motorists dead across Ohio Kansas Missouri Arkansas and Minnesota. Arctic winds made areas feel up to 60 below with up to 10 inches of snow in Arkansas Missouri Kansas Illinois and Oklahoma. The heaviest snow fell in Ohio Pennsylvania New York Maryland Virginia and West Virginia with winter storm warnings in effect.
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Airliner fuel additive plan put on hold after crash test
U S officials delayed a decision on mandating a fire retardant fuel additive for airlines after a remote controlled aircraft crash in flames during a test at Edward Air Force Base California. Airlines oppose regulation citing questions about the additive’s effectiveness despite prior ground results.
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Mail collection schedule set for Christmas rush
Postmaster Dave McBride announced a special mail collection schedule starting Monday December 10 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City. From December 10 to 21 mail will be collected at 11 30 a m to allow extra processing time. Citizens urged to mail Christmas material early to avoid last minute rush. Wellsville High team places second in Washburn Math Day with seniors Brenda Kindle Kevin Buehler and Steve O’Neal leading the effort.
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Steve O'Nea
Mission Valley High School
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Darrel Fossett
Don B. Hicks
Gary Hurley
Stanley J. Roby
Travis Stumpff
Dink Thompson
Andy T. Wollen
Local Ads and Notices Roundup for December Events
A chaotic mix of ads and notices lists dance shows at Buds on Main, a closed LB headquarters, crust pizza calls, Eagles Auxiliary by law reading, Santa shapes at D and D Exercise, Christmas shop specials, Heidi Dykstra joining Command Performance, watch repair and beauty services, Heathman Oil open, handmade toys at Price’s Appliance, thanks notes from Icel Schmitt returning to work, Santa appearances, oil paintings for sale, insulation bakeware, Heritage Honey gifts, Avon sale December 7 to 9, Explorer Scouts dinner December 12, and Christmas Bureau deadline December 14.
OHS Teacher Nominated for National Post Board
Alice M. Wolf, Ottawa High Spanish instructor and head of foreign languages, is nominated for a three year term on the Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages board. Vote at the next national conference in April in Kansas City MO. If chosen, she will influence national policy making, teacher training, and language program goals. She also serves as president of the Kansas State Foreign Language Advisory Council and editor of its bulletin.
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Ottawa High
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Central States Conference On the Teaching of Foreign Languages
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Rural fire departments link with sheriff radios
Franklin County voters agreed to purchase Motorola radios to connect 16 township fire departments with the Sheriff’s Office for faster fire response. Laura Sutton, County Clerk, said all but one township agreed to join, each contributing $100 toward the $11,979 total. The commission also authorized repairs to road and bridge trucks and discussed vehicle options and citizen-raised issues.
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Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Franklin County Commission
Laura Sutton
Franklin County Sheriff's November report summary
The Franklin County Sheriff's Department released its November monthly report listing crimes and outcomes. The report includes one vehicular homicide and one fatality, eight thefts with two cleared, four burglaries, one aggravated robbery, two assaults, one auto theft, four vandalism incidents with two cleared, one harassing communication, one child abuse case, and nine miscellaneous criminal cases. Also noted are four structure fires, one trash fire, four domestic disturbances, 13 other disturbances, two emergency assists, 74 services rendered, eight alarm calls, 15 miscellaneous non criminal cases, 42 officer assists, three field contacts, eight moving traffic violations, 26 non injury accidents, five injury accidents, one fatality accident, 184 civil papers served, 21 warrants served, one prisoner transported, one juvenile case, three arrests, one death call, 287 officer responses, and 15.22 miles driven. The traffic fatality raises county deaths to five in 1984.
Beware of Burning Treated Lumber in Woodstove Firewood
Franklin County Civil Defense Director Phil McCracken warns against burning CCA treated lumber and plywood in woodstoves. University of Wisconsin researchers link the smoke and ashes to arsenic copper and chromium poisoning with symptoms including rashes cramps diarrhea headaches respiratory issues and hair loss. He urges not to use greenish brown tinted CCA wood and to avoid burning uncertain wood.
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Phil McCracken
Franklin County Civil Defense
University of Wisconsin
McCracken
Untitled Wind Gone With The Wind Cassette Discovered
In Hutchinson Kansas MGM UA discovers an unused 1939 print of Gone With The Wind deep in an underground storage vault. Technicians enhance color and sound with new internegative processes ahead of a planned March 1 release. CBS shares video profits after rights deal.
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Hutchinson, Kan
Hutchinson
Peter Ander
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer-United Artists Home Video
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CBS
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